ceiling, but we'll see. they can't avoid these fights and republicans really can't help themselves. they have a wing of the party that's hell bent on slashing spending and cutting taxes, so they really, they salivate at that opportunity and we'll see if they're able to soften their image. >> you did not mention ted cruz, we'll talk about him later in the broadcast. jake sherman of politico, good to see you, molly ball of "the atlantic" we'll hear more from you later in the show. >>> coming up, that didn't take long, the first lawsuit filed over the cruise from hell. i'll talk to one of the passengers of the infamous carnival cruise ship about what it was like on board and also ask her whether the offer carnival has made is sufficient. >>> first though why can't this man retire like he wants to? leon panetta, counting the days until he gets to leave washington. general wesley clark is here, up next i'll talk to him about the d.c. deliberations that are blocking the confirmation for the next defense secretary.